Windows 10: Starting a fresh YouTube video sometimes disconnects my computer from the internet for...

When opening a YouTube video via a link or on the site, sometimes when the video is preloading it will stop preloading and an infinite buffer will start and it disconnects my entire system from my internet for 10 or so seconds. It seems to happen sometimes but not all the time. I have 800mbps down and 20 up internet and I'm hardwired to my router from my PC. I've factory reset my router settings and Windows internet settings. I've played around with different DNS settings on my router to no avail. I even switched browsers from Opera GX to Chrome to see if that was the issue and it still persis

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Can't get Youtube to show videos in Chrome

I haven't gotteen to this suggestion yet - but, I've shut down half my Extensions and, now, I get the voice of the Youtube videos - but still not the video. Thought this clue might help.

 

Can't get Youtube to show videos in Chrome

Load this checklist video in Edge:
(I'm assuming you did at least a few of these steps, since you stated you tried other suggestions earlier)

Go through the list of suggestions here to try to repair YouTube for Chrome...

 

YOUTUBE VIDEOS

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. I understand your concern and I’ll be glad to assist you.

This issue may arise when your Graphics card is not updated or compatible.

Therefore, I would suggest you to follow the steps below and see if it helps.

Method 1: Update Graphics Card.

Follow the steps to update the audio drivers:

• Press Windows key + X key and click Device Manager.
• Expand the Sound, Video and game controllers.
• Right-click on the Sound card and click on Properties.
• Go to Driver Tab and click on Update.
• Restart the computer and check
  

Method 2: Enable Software Rendering.

Please click on the link below and enable Use of Software Rendering instead of GPU Rendering mode.

How to enable or disable software rendering in Internet Explorer:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2528233

(Kindly follow the steps mentioned in the article.)

1. Is the issue specific to YouTube videos?

2. Is the issue specific to Internet Explorer or Edge?

3. Do you remember making any changes to the settings?



If you are using internet explorer to view youtube videos, I would suggest you to follow the steps given below.



Use Compatibility View in Internet Explorer



Follow the instructions provided in the link given below.



http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/internet-explorer/use-compatibility-view#ie=ie-10



Also refer to the article given below.



Videos won't play or webpages won't display correctly



Internet Explorer help - Microsoft Support



Hope the information provided was helpful. If you need further assistance, please feel free to post. We will be glad to assist.